This graph represents the typical electrical inrush current vs. the inrush current after installation of a Raymond Innovations soft starter.

The company offers two versions - one ideal for tools up to 15 amps and the other for nine amps.

A product review on the company's site says:

"I love turning on my table saw and hearing it spool up like a turbo. I can hear and feel the difference in my tools performance and I see it in my electric bill. Its a must have for any shop or home."

Raymond Innovations is a small South Dakota-based startup specializing in aftermarket, synchronous motor soft-starters.

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